FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a FACILITY OPERATIONS SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D1270000/ D1269000 and is part of the DE Delaware JFHQ Army National Guard, National Guard.

Duties

• Major Duties for GS-1640-11 - PD# D1269000 1. Administers, coordinates, and verifies design work performed by Architect/Engineer firms often exceeding one million dollars and one year in duration per project. Prepares design scopes of work that reference National Guard Bureau (NGB) design criteria and establishes standards for project design. Selects, or recommends selection of, Architect/Engineer firms for award of design contracts. Manages and schedules design development and obtains Federal/State approval at each design stage, normally conceptual, preliminary, final, and bid final. 2. Requests construction funding. Manages bidding process, in coordination with the Contracting Officer, and recommends award of construction contracts. Administers, coordinates and verifies construction work performed by contractors often exceeding five million dollars in cost and one year in duration per project. Conducts regular construction progress meetings and resolves differences between design team, contractors, and facility users. 3. Serves as the senior technical employee overseeing one or more employees performing technical work within the Design and Project Management Branch. Assists the branch chief in preparing performance standards; gives advises in appraising work; and makes suggestions in maintaining an effective position management program by reviewing position descriptions to ensure positions are operating as intended and that duties and responsibilities are adequately reflected. Supports and promotes Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Upward Mobility, and other special emphasis personnel programs. 4. Provides guidance on the development of building environmental, energy, security, and communication systems both for programmed new construction and for retrofit of existing buildings. Prepares initial plans and specifications for alterations/repairs. Investigates construction requests to determine propriety. Determines the initial scope of minor and recurring construction projects through coordination and consultation with using agencies. Identifies and/or recommends appropriate funding sources. 5. Provides guidance and input to the Improvement Program for ARNG readiness centers. Serves as project manager for board delegated readiness center improvement design and construction projects. May function as a consultant to state and federal agencies and serve on Architect/Engineer selection boards for those agencies. Major Duties for GS-1640-09 - PD# D1270000 1. Supports of the installations management program by assisting the Master Planner. Ensures that the state meets Department of Defense (DoD), Army, and state standards for master planning. Assists in development of the state Army National Guard (ARNG) long-range plan to structure and prioritize the number, size, content, and potential mix of ARNG installations and facilities to support current and projected force structure. Provides input for the planning and developing of long-term real property acquisition, development, and construction projects for the state. Assists the branch chief in the short, mid, and long term planning of ARNG facility resources. Coordinates with a variety of agencies, both internal and external, on issues pertinent to planning for ARNG installations and facility management. Assists the Master Planner in developing, maintaining and managing the CFMO input to the Long Range Construction Plan (LRCP), State Capital Planning (SCP), and the Military Construction, National Guard (MCNG) program as it pertains to the state ARNG Master Plan. 2. Researches, drafts, maintains, and coordinates the state's Military Construction (MILCON), UMI, and Facility Program (FP) program documents. Receives, verifies, and coordinates approval of all ARNG initial requests for construction and maintenance/repair projects. Investigates MILCON, UMI, & FP requirements to determine propriety. 3. Assists in the development, maintenance and updating of ARNG Energy Programs. Identifie…

Qualifications

MILITARY GRADE: E-5(SGT) - E-9(SGM), WO1 thru CW4 and O-1 (2LT) thru O-3 (CPT) COMPATIBILITY: is identified as being a member of the Delaware Army or Air National Guard. If this position has promotion potential and you are selected at the lower developmental level/grade of GS-09, you may be non-competitively promoted to the full performance level/grade of GS-11 after completing the required Individual Development Plan (IDP). Promotions are not automatic and may only occur after completion of the IDP. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-09: Must have one year of specialized experience and must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-07. Must have knowledge and understanding of planning, programming, real property administration, and master planning concepts and procedures; knowledge of architectural design and building construction, including site evaluation, building design, construction documents and building construction methods and details; knowledge of engineering principles and ability to prepare accurate project cost estimates. Knowledge of engineering disciplines sufficient to apply a broad range of engineering techniques in the planning, estimating, and programming of individual projects, and the development, coordination, evaluation, review and updating of the RPMP, LRCP, SCP, and MCNG/UMI construction programs. Broad technical knowledge of the operating capabilities and maintenance requirements of various kinds of facilities, physical plans, and equipment. The ability to present both oral and written communication. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: GS-11: Must have one year of specialized experience and must be equivalent to at least the next lower grade level of GS-09. Must have comprehensive knowledge of duties concerned with concepts, supervision, and management of facility administration in the planning, design, and construction of major structures and facilities with expertise in space utilization, building environmental systems, fire and security systems, masonry and reinforced concrete construction, roofing systems, energy management, and pavement construction and ability to determine deficiencies and prepare packages for unusual or new construction and repair. Extensive knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts, construction methods and practices, contract procedures, and construction management practices involved in the planning, design, construction or renovation of ARNG structures and buildings. This includes all methods of executing projects, with the ability to evaluate, adapt or modify property facilities, utility systems, buildings, and equipment to include alternatives such as design-build and construction manager at risk. Knowledge of applicable national, state, local and NGB codes and regulations relating to design, construction, and contracting. Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) as they apply to selection of architectural services. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE: Qualification factors include education and competencies in the human resources program. Candidate's competencies are evaluated on the basis of duties performed. The applicant's resume package may include military and/ or civilian human resources experiences and experiences in writing military and/ or civilian performance reports; awarded training certificates; and official college transcripts. The resume must clearly demonstrate the individual's possession of the competencies needed to fully perform the Series GS-0201 work, as defined in the applicable position description's specified grade, duties, and responsibilities. Qualifications are based on your ability to demonstrate in your resume that you possess one year of the specialized experience for this announcement at a comparable scope and…

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience. GS-09 - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related GS-11- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.